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YotaCountry14 · Jul 17, 2014

I have a factory set of sr5 wheels and tires. 245/65r16 alloys include spare aswell. Tires don't even have 4k miles on them. Pickup only and yes I can meet you.

The Hunter · Jul 18, 2014

armyofsquirrels said: ↑

So I went to Westminster Speed and Sound today after my 50k service and car wash... Probably a mistake lol. So I have expanded my speaker search.

I was thinking about these:

http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/spr-60c/default

Now I'm looking at these:

http://www.hertzaudiovideo.com/default_en.htm

I got to here a small Alpine (Not Type R) at Best Buy it was pretty good, but then today I heard the Hertz and it sounded like I was at a concert next to the stage. I'm looking at the technical stats and its been so long that I'm way to rusty to choose on my own. The Hertz are on Sale for $264 (Pair) until the end of the month. While Alpine is on Amazon for $150 (Pair). I eventually plan on changing out the head unit once they make a 4G/LTE 8" Tablet by Samsung to use at the screen in the dash. I don't plan on a Sub so the speakers have to be the bread and butter of this. I listen to all types of music across the board from Dubstep to Reggae and even Jazz.

So I guess my question is how do they compare stat wise from the people still in the audio Scene.
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Go with the Alpines. If youre going to spend 265 on those hertz just save a bit more and buy those DLS's I posted... Dls's are way better than those Hertz are... And so are the Alpines...

Personally though I would get a sub... Especially if you listen to Dubstep and Jazz... Jazz is what they play through speakers at the car audio competitions... Just all instrumental stuff... Bur you need an amp processing amp and a head unit otherwise buying speakers is pointless...

If anything get a head unit first and than fine tune to get the speakers you want....

I have to make custom kick panels because I plan on getting tube doors some time soon... Speakers will have to not be in the doors

colinb17 · Jul 18, 2014

Gaunt596 said: ↑

Also, does anybody know what the thread pitch/diameter and all that for the Engine cover bolts for the V6 is? i managed to lose both of the bolts one night when i did my spark plugs.
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AR15xAR10 said: ↑

Just order some engine cover nuts from online.

I always put them in a magnetic bolt pan so i don't lose them.

You don't want ANY lose anything floating around in the engine bay
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just leave the cover off. I was talking with Torspd and Locurio Runner over the weekend, and someone else made a comment about putting the cover back on Torspd's truck. locurio runner (very knowledgable automotive engineer) told us that he got curious one day and put an IR gun on the 1gr in his 4 runner with and without the cover on. said just by having the cover on, you can increase your IAT by over 10 degrees.

what does that mean? it means that simply taking off your engine cover is more advantageous than a $300 aftermarket intake.

Gaunt596 · Jul 18, 2014

colinb17 said: ↑

just leave the cover off. I was talking with Torspd and Locurio Runner over the weekend, and someone else made a comment about putting the cover back on Torspd's truck. locurio runner (very knowledgable automotive engineer) told us that he got curious one day and put an IR gun on the 1gr in his 4 runner with and without the cover on. said just by having the cover on, you can increase your IAT by over 10 degrees.

what does that mean? it means that simply taking off your engine cover is more advantageous than a $300 aftermarket intake.
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That is amazing, people on here spend so much money on warm air intakes trying for more MPG and HP, yet something that cost me nothing to do just achieved the intended effect... I wish i could go spend a day with Tor and Lucario just doing nothing but talking performance crap.... they are insanely knowledgeable about these trucks and the engines in them its unreal

HomerTaco · Jul 18, 2014

colinb17 said: ↑

just leave the cover off. I was talking with Torspd and Locurio Runner over the weekend, and someone else made a comment about putting the cover back on Torspd's truck. locurio runner (very knowledgable automotive engineer) told us that he got curious one day and put an IR gun on the 1gr in his 4 runner with and without the cover on. said just by having the cover on, you can increase your IAT by over 10 degrees.

what does that mean? it means that simply taking off your engine cover is more advantageous than a $300 aftermarket intake.
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that's awesome.

AR15xAR10 · Jul 18, 2014

colinb17 said: ↑

just leave the cover off. I was talking with Torspd and Locurio Runner over the weekend, and someone else made a comment about putting the cover back on Torspd's truck. locurio runner (very knowledgable automotive engineer) told us that he got curious one day and put an IR gun on the 1gr in his 4 runner with and without the cover on. said just by having the cover on, you can increase your IAT by over 10 degrees.

what does that mean? it means that simply taking off your engine cover is more advantageous than a $300 aftermarket intake.
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OMG I'M REMOVING MINE IMMEDIATELY.

greengen1 · Jul 18, 2014

^ do it ^

colinb17 · Jul 18, 2014

AR15xAR10 said: ↑

OMG I'M REMOVING MINE IMMEDIATELY.
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like an aftermarket intake, on an otherwise stock motor, i doubt you'll feel any difference, but it surely doesn't hurt

if you hook up an OBD2 reader, oyu'll probably be able to see the differance in the temperature that the MAF sensor sends out.

AR15xAR10 · Jul 18, 2014

colinb17 said: ↑

like an aftermarket intake, on an otherwise stock motor, i doubt you'll feel any difference, but it surely doesn't hurt

if you hook up an OBD2 reader, oyu'll probably be able to see the differance in the temperature that the MAF sensor sends out.
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Oh i'll be watching on my UG.

ff13538 · Jul 18, 2014

As it sits today

armyofsquirrels · Jul 18, 2014

The Hunter said: ↑

Go with the Alpines. If youre going to spend 265 on those hertz just save a bit more and buy those DLS's I posted... Dls's are way better than those Hertz are... And so are the Alpines...

Personally though I would get a sub... Especially if you listen to Dubstep and Jazz... Jazz is what they play through speakers at the car audio competitions... Just all instrumental stuff... Bur you need an amp processing amp and a head unit otherwise buying speakers is pointless...

If anything get a head unit first and than fine tune to get the speakers you want....

I have to make custom kick panels because I plan on getting tube doors some time soon... Speakers will have to not be in the doors
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Could get marine speakers =D

armyofsquirrels · Jul 18, 2014

Alright I think I'll stick with the Alpines I don't want to get too carried away, I just want to he able to listen to music without turning the radio all the way up with the windows down

95SLE · Jul 18, 2014

armyofsquirrels said: ↑

Alright I think I'll stick with the Alpines I don't want to get too carried away, I just want to he able to listen to music without turning the radio all the way up with the windows down
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Our Tacoma's sure are noisy with the windows down.

I have a set of Boston Acoustics SA90's in my Tacoma and like them a lot!

The Hunter · Jul 18, 2014

armyofsquirrels said: ↑

Could get marine speakers =D
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armyofsquirrels said: ↑

Alright I think I'll stick with the Alpines I don't want to get too carried away, I just want to he able to listen to music without turning the radio all the way up with the windows down
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Won't have to but the quality of the sound is not going to get 1000 times better... More like 50 times due to lack of Amps

armyofsquirrels · Jul 18, 2014

The Hunter said: ↑

Won't have to but the quality of the sound is not going to get 1000 times better... More like 50 times due to lack of Amps
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I may add a small amp at some point just not all the at once

The Hunter · Jul 18, 2014

armyofsquirrels said: ↑

I may add a small amp at some point just not all the at once
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Just get a bigger amp and don't turn it all the way up...

ST3VE · Jul 19, 2014

Damn Chip. If I would have known you were upgrading. I just updated all my interior speakers. I had clarion 6x9 & 6.5's I would have given to you.

armyofsquirrels · Jul 19, 2014

ST3VE[OP] said: ↑

Damn Chip. If I would have known you were upgrading. I just updated all my interior speakers. I had clarion 6x9 & 6.5's I would have given to you.
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It's alright, Yea I just started talking about it a week or so ago it's been on the back burner for a while lol its funny back in HS that was the first thing everyone did now that I'm older it's one of the cheaper things and I still haven't lmao.

armyofsquirrels · Jul 19, 2014

The Hunter said: ↑

Just get a bigger amp and don't turn it all the way up...
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Lol by small amp I meant 500watt-1000watt incase I ever want a sub or rear speakers too.

MTopp · Jul 19, 2014

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